About Pie

My creative background began in the South West and with a love for illustration and computer aided design. At 21 I pursued this love with a BA Honors course in 'Graphics' in South Wales and came
out with a First Class Honors Degree.

I then gained six years professional experience in the industry:

Large Format Print Artworker

I first started working as an artworker for a large print firm in Cardiff where I learned valuable skills related to the print process, particularly for large format printing such as billboards
and banners. I produced posters and billboards for clients like JC Decaux and Sainsburys.

New Product Designer

I then moved to Manchester to work for a New Product Development Department in one of the UK's largest suppliers of educational and teaching resources. I designed brands, packaging
and engaging graphics for a range of different educational resources, teaching aids and educational games for schools. My work was sold in the 'Hope', 'Philip & Tacey' and 'NES' catalogues.

Giftware Designer

I then pursued a more commercially creative role in designing greeting cards, gift bags, party products and gift wrap for one of the UK's leading manufacturer and distributor of giftware products
in Skelmersdale.

Freelance Graphic Designer

In 2011 I moved back to the South West to become a freelance graphic designer and set up "Design By Pie". Since then I have worked solely developing affordable logos for start-up businesses and
providing general graphic design support for a wide range of businesses.